Best Straw Bags for Summer : Explore and Shop!

The best straw bags for summer come in all shapes and sizes. Round bags in straw and wicker are the most popular, and I will cover those in a separate post, along with the more classic leather ones. Today I focus on bags that are unusual, and not as likely to be seen on every fashionista and style blogger.

To choose the best straw bags for summer, consider:

the Proportion, how does it looks with your outfit?

the Weight; summer weather means long walks, so consider comfort

The Sources, are they small and local? Try to shop mindfully and buy something that will last!

Row three from Ebay.com – Giani Bernini Straw Tote, New without tags is $49.99 or best offer, Kate Spade limited wicker Straw animal bag new at $299.99, and for Love of Lemons wicker bag is $149, and is brand new.

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Above find bags from FarFetch.com THAT ARE COSTLY, BUT FABULOUS. They are included for inspiration and investment dressing. See the exceptional SERPUi straw for $509, the Pom Pom SERPUI bag for $469, and finally my fav, by Mark Cross, is structured with white leather and impeccable hardware, priced at $2795.

Even more bags to see here from Shopbop!

Sometimes the best straw bags for summer can be found at thrift and consignment stores, or sites that feature small emerging designers. Below is my collection. One is from Novica.com a site that is sadly no longer around, but I loved how they focused on individual artisans. The bag can be seen here styled with a pink coat. You know how much treasure that! The rest of the bags were thrift store finds and one bag from eBay. I paid between $7.00 and $105.00 for these bags.

The tallest bag in the middle was seen in this post, but surprise here is the back side of it. Bakelite is beautifully inserted to be a focal point of this unique bag and the tortoise frame and handle are elegant.

Peek at my $7.00 Bag thrifted in Long island!

So that is my summer bag edit. Tell me, which ones are your favorite? Do you have wicker or straw bags that you love to wear?

Remember the best straw bags for summer are the ones that you treasure and not necessarily ones that are on Style Lists!

I cannot resist a straw bag so your post is absolutely drool-worthy to me! But my ultimate favourite is your thrifted one with the bakelite insert and tortoise frame and handle. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a straw bag as stunning as that one! Just wow! I have quite a few wicker/straw bags, all thrifted or found at flea markets. They are essential Summer bags for me, as essential as strawberries and cream, and picnics in the park! xxx

THey are lovely bags! I am a little annoyed as I had a couple of straw totes I used for uni that I eventually sold, I should have held onto them now that straw bags are everywhere, haha! 🙂 I like your little collection 🙂

I like your dress and about the purses… I think that a trend to use more natural materials for clothing is great, but out of all the bags I only like the one you have. Maybe we just have a similar taste, but your bag looks elegant, simple and genuinely great.
Dorotahttp://www.fetchcandle.wordpress.com

hi Elle!
I have always loved straw bags, and i found 2 clutches i loved last year.. ( one i need to wear on the blog more) and the circle one sim to one from Anthro but bought on poshmark this year. I think they remind me of a summer picnic, of another time.. they are so fun. I love the one you have featured and the white boxed style from your collection. What great thrift finds too!
Hope you have a wonderful week!
jess xxhttp://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com